Harry Potter and the Unexpected Arrival
(this is my very first Fan Fiction and I'm really rather attached to the story line so be kind, but I am VERY open to constructive criticism. For reasoning on my choice of dates, please see the bottom note)
It was the 1st of September 1983 and the students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry were siting in their respective house tables awaiting the start of the feast. The 1st years had been sorted and Dumbledore was just preparing up to deliver his customary start of year speech. He stood up and tapped the side of his goblet to call for silence, even though it was totally unnecessary, for as he had moved to his feet, every head had turned in his direction and every conversation had ceased.
This was a Dumbledore in his prime. He was the most respected wizard in the world, and had a number of titles to his name. He was still commanding respect for defeating the great Grindelwald many years prior, and was currently the only thing standing between the few hundred students before him and Lord Voldemort.
He surveyed the students before him for a short time and then said in a booming voice that echoed through the entire of the great hall, "Yo tengo un gato en mis pantalones!"
Most of the students were confused, except for those that spoke Spanish and most of the teachers exchanged significant looks, as though sharing in a private joke.
Dumbledore sat down looking entirely satisfied with his speech and slowly the students began to overcome their confusion and tucked in to the delicious feast, which had appeared before them.
Over at the Gryffindor table a most conspicuous conversation was taking place between four of the best of friends.
"So when the Slytherins walk into the hall they'll all be magnetised to Snape and won't be able to get off him until they say the password!" Sirius Black said, looking around at his friends for their approval.
"I like it in general Padfoot," said the smartest of the lot, Remus Lupin "but it is lacking."
"And what about the password? Because if you haven't got any ideas I've just thought of some beauties!" exclaimed a over excited Peter Pettigrew
"Beauties?" questioned his companions
"I spent the Summer in Australia with my Mum remember guys?" (GO AUSTRALIA)
They all apologised but sent each other worried looks when his back was turned.
"So anyway back to Padfoot's fabulous plan," James Potter got them all back on track. "I was thinking for the password of something like, "I love Gryffindor" or "Slytherin Sucks""
"Nah," said Sirius "it's been done. We need something origional. Something new and fresh and exciting!"
"Woah! Calm down there buddy," said Remus worriedly, for Sirius was nearly getting as excited as Peter. "But seriously guys, I don't know that this prank is big enough. This is our first one of the year and it needs to go off with a bang."
Three of the Marauders all nodded their agreement
"But guys," wined Sirius "what's bigger than a giant ball of Slytherins all declaring that they love Gryffindor?"
"How about," said Remus slowly, and they all turned to look at him because when he had a good prank, he really had a good prank! "a giant ball of Slytherins…"
"Yes…" they all prompted
"rolling around…"
"Yes…'
"in…"
"YES!"
"red and gold paint…"
"YYYYYYEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS!"
"and then bouncing around the Great Hall!"
By this stage the marauders were nearly crying with the sheer brilliancy of Moony's idea. Peter even went as far as to kiss Remus's feet but that attracted some weird looks from fellow Gryffindors so thankfully he stopped.
The Marauders were in 7th year and determined to make the most it. They were still only children, just turned 17, but they were well aware that after Hogwarts a dark and difficult future awaited them. They wanted to help get rid of Voldemort and protect their families, but while they were at Hogwarts this final time, they intended on receiving as many detentions as possible and generally causing mayhem all the time.
James Potter (or Prongs among his friends) was the unspoken leader of the group. James had as very good grades, the second best after Moony and was the captain and chaser of the Gryffindor quidditch team. He was tall and handsome, with messy jet-black hair and gorgeous brown eyes that girls often found themselves lost in. However there was only one girl he wanted and she made sure to stay as far away from him as possible. Lily Evans, a pretty red head muggle-born who had been the object of James's desire since 3rd year, when girls stopped being yucky and started looking pretty attractive. Unfortunately she had rejected his every advance and though he was far from giving up, people were beginning to ridicule his rejection.
His second in command was one Sirius Black a.k.a Padfoot. He was equal with James in nearly everything. They were like brothers. They took all the same classes, received the same marks, had the same taste and had even been compared in looks. Sirius had the same colour hair as James but cut it longer and it was smoother and more straight than his best friend's. His eyes were the trademark black family grey colour and he was built slightly larger than James.
The third member of the marauders was Remus Lupin, affectionately named Moony. He was by far the brightest of the group, always bringing home the best results and a constant favourite amongst the Hogwarts staff. He was shorter, but by no means a midget and had pale blue eyes and mousy brown hair that he kept in a elegant, neat crop. He was the brains of the operation and more often than not, the voice of reason too.
The fourth and by all means least was Peter Pettigrew (Wormtail). He was weak of character and clung to his more important friends as a means of security. He had light brown hair that was very thin and wispy and pale watery eyes.
Having settled on all the details of the prank (it was to take place at breakfast on the morning after next), James decided to move onto his next objective for the year.
"Hey Lils!" he shouted across Sirius on his right to Lily Evans who sat a few places down.
"No I will not go out with you Potter," she replied in a bored tone
"But Lily, love of my life, brightest star in the night sky and cleverest witch at Hogwarts, I do so desire your company at Hogsmeade on the next weekend trip."
Lily's best friend Rhea answered for her though, "Of course she'll come! But on one condition James Potter."
"Ah, name your price."
"Because there are four of you, she gets to bring 3 friends."
James was reluctant, but Sirius, who had recently been eyeing off Rhea readily agreed.
There was then an awkward pause. Both parties sneaking looks at the other while they thought they wouldn't notice.
Lily would have said yes if Rhea hadn't interrupted her. She would never admit it to anyone, least of all James Potter, but he was growing on her. Not that she was going to go out with him. Unless he would stop being so childish and start behaving like a man, she could put her own feelings at bay. She didn't want to get hurt by him.
The pause continued and James decided he better say something.
"Funny weather we're having," oh good work Potter. Comment on the weather. That'll make her like you.
Lily, taking pity on him agreed, "I know. This storm is enormous, and it just blew up out of nowhere. Kinda scary huh?"
The pause started again. All around them other groups were talking loudly and eating dinner.
Sirius opened his mouth to ask for the mashed potato and got as far as, "Can I plea-" , before the doors to the Great Hall banged open violently and 2 hooded figures stepped in. Silence fell across the hall and staff and students alike stared in horror at these very imposing figures that had made it so easily into the school without permission.
So how was that? I can't believe it my first ever fanfiction chapter.
I chose the year 1983 because I figured that this year is 2006 and Harry is 19 in this story so 2006 take 19 and then Lily and James would have had him when they were about 4 years out of school. So that makes 1983.
Please please please please please review!
Love Bee